2017 is officially here - have you made any resolutions? How about being more adventurous? Maybe saving money? You can achieve both of those resolutions right here in Albany with the help of Free & Frugal, our weekly blog highlighting fun thing to do without breaking the bank.
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Friday, January 6

Story Art
Location: New York State Museum - Kids Cove
Address: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230
Times: Starting: 11:00 PM

Live Music At The Ginger Man!
Time: Every Friday 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Venue: The Ginger Man
Address: 234 Western Ave.

20th Annual Price Chopper Capital Holiday Lights
Friday - Saturday
Location: Washington Park
Between Washington, Madison, S. Lake and Willett, Albany, NY 12203
Times: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 

Fringe Friday
Location: The Mopco Improv Theatre
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Times: From: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday, January 7

Troy Maker's Market
Location: Troy Atrium
Address: 4 3rd St, Troy, NY 12180
Times: From: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Learn-to-Skate Clinic
Location: Empire State Plaza
Times: From: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

When Alexander Hamilton Called Albany Home
Location: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Venue: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Address: 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202
Times:11:00am and 2:00pm

Bombs Away
Location: Albany Barn
Address: 57 Second St., Albany, NY 12210
Times: From: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekend Gallery Talks
Venue: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Times: 1 p.m.

Challenger Adventure
Every Sunday, Saturday
Venue: Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY 12308
Times: 2pm-3pm 

Salutations of the Season! - Twelfh Night Celebration
Location: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
Address: 32 Catherine St, Albany, NY 12202
Times: From: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 

Saturday Night Mainstage
Every Saturday
Location: The Mopco Improv Theatre
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Times: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

City Beer Hall's House Party
Every Saturday night starting at 11:00 PM
Location: City Beer Hall
42 Howard St., Albany, NY 12207

Sunday, January 8

Family Fun Dance
Location: eba Center for Dance and Fitness
Address: 351 Hudson Ave (corner of Hudson & Lark), Albany, NY 12210
Times: From: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Weekend Gallery Talks
Venue: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Times: 1 p.m.

2nd Sunday of Each Month Ballroom Dance
Location: Ukrainian-American Citizens Club
Address: 1 Pulaski Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
Times: 6-7 PM

Sunday Night Blues Jam
Every Sunday
Venue: McGeary's Irish Pub
Address: 4 Clinton Square, Albany, NY 12207
Times: 7:30 PM - Midnight

Spontaneous Broadway!
Location: Mopco Improv Theatre
Address: 10 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Times: From: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Monday, January 9

Whole New Ballgame Exhibit
National Baseball Hall of Fame
Address: 25 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
Admission: Adults (13-64) $23.00; Seniors (65+) $15.00; Children (7-12) $12.00; Veterans $12.00; Active/ Career Retired Military Free; Children (6 and under)Free

Ongoing

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception: A Legacy of Faith, A Vision of the Future
From: December 07, 2016 - February 24, 2017 (Recurring daily)
Venue: Albany Heritage Area Visitors Center
25 Quackenbush Sq (Corner of Broadway & Clinton Ave.), Albany, NY 12207
Admission: Free admission 

Empire Skate Plaza - 2016-2017 Plaza Ice Rink
From: December 02, 2016 - March 12, 2017 (Recurring daily)
Location: Empire State Plaza
Times: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, weather permitting
Admission: Free

Rock and Roll Icons: Photographs by Patrick Harbron
From: November 05, 2016 - February 12, 2017
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Hudson Valley Ruins
Location: New York State Museum
Address: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12230

A Gather Of Glass: Selections From The Museum's Collection
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Abraham Lincoln: The Albany Connections
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

Nineteenth-Century American Sculpture: Erastus Dow Palmer And His Protégés Launt Thompson, Charles C
Location: Albany Institute of History & Art
Address: 125 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210

For these and other events, check out our event calendar here.